District Applies for Grant to Improve Charters Road Corridor
At the June 27, 2022 Regular Council meeting, Council supported the Charters Road Corridor Active Transportation Project in alignment with the District's Transportation Master Plan at a total project cost of $6,942,797.00.
The application covers all the work on the corridor between Charters and Throup Road south to the intersection of Church Road and Highway 14. Project costs are based on the latest available engineering estimates. The District is responsible for funding the remarkable costs including any project overruns. The current projections have the District funding $1,024,248, which has been accounted for through successful negations for cash in lieu contributions from major developments on this corridor.
Funding Stream
The Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) opened up a third intake of the Canada Community-Building - Strategic Priorities Fund, Capital Infrastructure Stream which will provide an opportunity to apply for 100% funding up to a maximum of $6,000,000. At this time, it is not known when the grant announcement will be made.
Construction Timelines
Should the District be successful with its grant application, it is currently anticipated construction will take approximately 10 months with the intent of substantial competition before the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) begins work on Highway 14 in 2024-2025.
Project Scope including Environmental Enhancements
In alignment with the District's Transportation Master Plan Urban / Suburban cross-section Standards, the project scope includes:
- 800 metres of North Bound and South Bound Vehicle Travel lanes (road base reconstruction/pavement and road line markings);
- 800 metres of sidewalk;
- 800 metres of bike lanes;
- 400 metres of street LED lighting incorporating dark sky principles (both sides of the corridor);
- Major geotechnical wall structures (both sides) to support Throup Stream Culvert crossing and road grade improvements to meet current design standards;
- Opening of approximately 245 metres of inaccessible fish habitat as a part of culvert installation;
- safety handrails where applicable in wall locations;
- Boulevard enhancements with trees and grass facilitating separation of sidewalk from the travel lanes where applicable;
- 400 metres of storm main lines to facilitate road corridor catch basins; and
- Activated LED flashing pedestrian crosswalks.
